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Professional developmentTake advantage of our improved ProfessionalDevelopment Programme, designed with you in mind.Whether you want to come to face-to-face events,look at our new digital training or search for trainingmaterials, you can find what you’re looking for all inone place at the CPD Hub.An introduction to the new specificationsThese events are designed to help prepare you for firstteaching and to support your delivery at every stage.Watch out for details at cpdhub.ocr.org.ukTo receive the latest information about the trainingwe’ll be offering, please register for A level emailupdates at ocr.org.uk/updatesWe’ll be running events to help you get to grips withour A Level English Language and Literature (EMC)qualification.iv© OCR 2014A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC)
1 Why choose an OCR A Level in EnglishLanguage and Literature (EMC)?1a. Why choose an OCR qualification?Choose OCR and you have the reassurance that you’reworking with one of the UK’s leading exam boards.Our new A Level in English Language and Literature(EMC) course has been developed in consultation withteachers, employers and Higher Education to providestudents with a qualification that is relevant to themand meets their needs.We’re part of the Cambridge Assessment Group,Europe’s largest assessment agency and a departmentof the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessmentplays a leading role in developing and deliveringassessments throughout the world, operating in over150 countries.We work with a range of education providers, includingschools, colleges, workplaces and other institutionsin both the public and private sectors. Over 13,000centres choose our A levels, GCSEs and vocationalqualifications including Cambridge Nationals,Cambridge Technicals and Cambridge Progression.Our SpecificationsWe believe in developing specifications that help youbring the subject to life and inspire your students toachieve more.We’ve created teacher-friendly specifications based onextensive research and engagement with the teachingcommunity. They’re designed to be straightforwardand accessible so that you can tailor the delivery ofthe course to suit your needs. We aim to encouragelearners to become responsible for their own learning,confident in discussing ideas, innovative and engaged.We provide a range of support services designed tohelp you at every stage, from preparation through tothe delivery of our specifications. This includes:••A wide range of high-quality creative resourcesincluding:oooooDelivery GuidesTransition GuidesTopic Exploration PacksLesson Elements…and much more.••Access to subject specialists to support youthrough the transition and throughout thelifetime of the specifications.••CPD/Training for teachers including face-tofaceevents to introduce the qualifications andprepare you for first teaching.••Active Results – our free results analysis serviceto help you review the performance of individualstudents or whole schools.••ExamCreator – our new online past papersservice that enables you to build your own testpapers from past OCR exam questions.All A level qualifications offered by OCR are accreditedby Ofqual, the Regulator for qualifications offeredin England. The accreditation number for OCR’sA Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) is(QN: 601/4704/0).1© OCR 2014A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) 1
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